Dept. Beverage

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  1. Media & Marketing

7-Eleven Enhances Subscription Service with Free Drinks and In-Store Exclusives

7-Eleven has launched an improved Gold Pass subscription and loyalty program, building on the 7NOW Gold Pass subscription delivery service introduced in January 2022. The enhanced program brings loyalty, perks and delivery benefits together and is available for $9.95 per month or $95 annually; students pay $5.95 monthly or $55 per year. In addition to […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Popeyes’ Response to New Pope Annoucement Has Fans Roaring With Laughter

As Pope Leo XIV takes the helm of the Catholic Church, Popeyes’ reaction to the news has some fans roaring with laughter. Its witty remarks took the internet by storm just moments after the papal appointment. The restaurant wasted no time joining the online chatter about the new pope. It served up a cheeky take […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

Dick’s Sporting Goods Leads $120 Million Investment in Youth Sports

Dick’s Sporting Goods has led a $120 million investment round in Unrivaled Sports, which creates positive sports experiences for young athletes. The investment has bought Dick’s a minority stake in the growing company, which has facilities across 30 states that have hosted a total of 600,000 young athletes and 2 million family members and fans. […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Rite Aid blames latest bankruptcy on retail operations

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. For its 2023 bankruptcy, which ended last fall, Rite Aid blamed macroeconomic factors and business challenges arising from the pandemic. For its 2025 bankruptcy, which commenced Monday, the drugstore chain says its front-of-store retail operations are largely at fault. In a letter […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Your Views:  “Fear Is The Path To The Dark Side” – Yoda

On Monday, in my FaceTime commentary, I noted that in a Town Hall presentation at the WAFC convention, Albertsons never really addressed the new realities facing the company in the wake of the collapse of its proposed acquisition by Kroger.  I also was expecting some explanation to vendors of the company’s strong line against absorbing […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Grenade announces return of protein shakes

Grenade has announced the relaunch of its range of high protein, low sugar shakes. With protein shakes growing at 21.2%, faster than protein bars at 5.59%, the range aims to invigorate the protein drink category and drive sales for retailers. Available in Chocolate Fudge Brownie,… This story continues at Grenade announces return of protein shakes […]
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  1. Merchandising

Ufit unveils new packaging  

Protein drink brand Ufit has relaunched its core shake range with a new pack design. The refreshed bottles aim to spotlight Ufit’s “accessible lifestyle positioning and premium taste credentials”, with “colourful, modern visuals designed to broaden appeal and drive cut-through as the category becomes increasingly… This story continues at Ufit unveils new packaging   Or […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

UPDATE: Kohl’s CEO Ousted for Questionable Vendor Transaction

[Editor’s note: This story was originally published on May 1, 2025. It was updated on May 2, 2025 to include additional details of the conflict of interest that led to Buchanan’s firing.] Ashley Buchanan, now former CEO of Kohl’s. (Image courtesy Kohl’s) Kohl’s Board of Directors has terminated CEO Ashley Buchanan for cause and has […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Food Industry Success: Mastering the Price, Value, Service Equilibrium

  As economic pressures mount with inflation and fluctuating gas prices, today’s consumers have never been more “meal price transactional,” a term coined by Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers scrutinize every dollar spent, balancing the price, value, and service they receive — all while seeking convenience and quality. This delicate […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Friday Eye-Openers

With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… •  Another CEO Loses Job Over Ethical Breach From the Wall Street Journal: “Kohl’s boss Ashley Buchanan tried to funnel business to a romantic partner and lost his job. It wasn’t the first time their personal and professional lives had crossed. “Kohl’s fired Buchanan on Thursday after […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Hot stuff | In focus: Summer food and drink

With Easter approaching and the weather (hopefully) warming up, barbecue season will soon be upon us. It’s a fixture that convenience retailers can really cash in on, particularly with the inevitable last-minute purchases and top-ups needed on the day. Convenience stores also benefit from the… This story continues at Hot stuff | In focus: Summer […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Relentless unveils new Guava flavour and music-themed promotion

Relentless has added new Guava flavour to its range to help retailers tap into demand for flavoured energy drinks. Launch will be supported by an integrated marketing campaign and music-themed promotion Helen Kerr, associate director of portfolio development at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB (CCEP), says:… This story continues at Relentless unveils new Guava flavour and […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Precision Pays: The Hidden Fortune in Exact Numbers

Ever played horseshoes? Getting “close” scores points. But in retail? Not so much. This week, we’re diving into the real costs of the “close enough” mindset that’s quietly eating away at profits across our industry. I stumbled across some jaw-dropping numbers about inventory accuracy (or lack thereof) that made me wonder how many of us […]
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  1. Department & Category

Encona celebrates 50 years with anniversary bottles

Grace Foods UK, supplier of Caribbean food and drink, is celebrating the 50th birthday of its hot sauce brand, Encona, with the launch of limited-edition anniversary branding that will be rolled out across its whole range. Kimberley Lue Lim, head of marketing for Grace Foods… This story continues at Encona celebrates 50 years with anniversary […]
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  1. International

Promotional feature | The wait is over – CELSIUS® has officially launched in the UK

CELSIUS® has officially launched in the UK and these energy drinks are revolutionising the UK beverage scene with their ‘LIVE FIT’ philosophy More than just a source of energy, CELSIUS is on a mission to fuel active lifestyles, empowering you to power through your day,… This story continues at Promotional feature | The wait is […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Jimmy’s Iced Coffee limited-edition Donut flavour

Jimmy’s Iced Coffee has launched a new limited-edition Donut flavour, rolling out across grocery from 28 April in a 250ml slim can. The ready-to-drink coffee category continues to grow, increasing from £343m to £367m RSV over the last year, showcasing a big opportunity for retailers… This story continues at Jimmy’s Iced Coffee limited-edition Donut flavour […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Amazon Denies Reports Of Planned Tariff Pricing Transparency

The New York Times reports that after reports emerged yesterday that Amazon would begin displaying “the exact cost of tariff-related price increases alongside its products,” and Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, accused Amazon of being “hostile and political,” Amazon said the initiative “was never approved and is not going to happen.” According to […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Pantry or Takeout? What’s for Dinner? Why the Takeout Trend is Winning the Mealtime Battle

  From busy weeknights to lazy Sundays, the modern consumer is shifting away from the stocked pantry and toward the convenience of takeout. Time pressures, missing ingredients, and diverse family preferences are driving a nationwide mealtime migration according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Here’s what the data reveals—and why […]
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  1. Department: Food

What Really Matters:  A Missive

This is one of the best emails I’ve ever gotten, in the sense that it illustrates how a single person in a retail business can make an enormous difference.  It comes from MNB reader Stacy McCoy: I was not an early adopter of having groceries delivered to my house. During the height of Covid in […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Ad Campaign Spotlights Supply Chain Wins for Mugsy and Southern Glazer’s

Logistics and transportation provider Ryder System will air “Stories from the Supply Chain,” a national TV ad campaign spotlighting successes with apparel brand Mugsy and alcoholic beverage distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. The campaign launches today and will air through June 22, 2025 on ESPN, TBS and TNT throughout the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Data Mandate for a Modernized Shopping Experience

Brands like Amazon have set the gold standard for a modern ecommerce shopping experience. Customers expect brands to show them the right product at the right price — and they don’t want to wait weeks to receive it. What’s more, with Gen AI tools now in the fray, customers are likely to want instant product […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Del Taco Embraces the Grocerant Trend with Value-Driven El Big Boxes and Bold Brand Refresh

  In today’s rapidly evolving foodservice landscape, consumers are craving more than just flavor—they want value, flexibility, convenience, and brand experiences that resonate with their lifestyle. Del Taco, a brand with deep roots in California cool and a track record of menu innovation, has struck all the right notes with its latest campaign and product […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Complicated to Complex: AI Agents and Managing a Dynamic Martech Stack

The following is a short excerpt from The State of Martech 2025 report that will be published on May 6, 2025 — #MartechDay. Sign up for free to attend our keynote presentation, which you can watch live or on-demand. You’ll also get first access to our 100+ page report, the new 2025 marketing technology landscape, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Zippin hails launch frenzy with 15 stores live in 10 weeks as Walk-up at Capital One Arena goes live

Autonomous stores specialist Zippin reports that it has launched 15 locations over a 10 week period. In a LinkedIn post, Krishna Motukuri, Co-founder at Zippin, said: “Some of these were expansions in venues we already had Zippin stores, and some were in new venues. Some were indoors, some were outdoors. Many were Walk-ups or Lanes, […]
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  1. CPG: Beverage

Schweppes enters the RTD aisle

Schweppes has launched Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss as part of its first foray into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category. Hailed by Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCEP) as being perfect for pre-party drinks at home, where 65% of ready-to-drink consumption takes place, “Schweppes Mix offers a premium, flavour-led… This story continues at Schweppes enters the RTD aisle Or […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Red Star Brands brings back Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry  

Red Star Brands has relaunched Sparkling Ice Black Raspberry sparkling flavoured water with no added sugar. Made with natural fruit flavours, carbonated water and ingredients including antioxidants and vitamins D, B6 and B12, HFSS-compliant Black Raspberry delivers a sweet, tart and refreshing drink yet contains… This story continues at Red Star Brands brings back Sparkling […]
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Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery
  2. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
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  6. Technology & Innovation

Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI

Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […]
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What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications?

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […]
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  2. Channel: Dollar/Value
  3. Channel: Grocery
  4. Channel: Mass
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  6. Department: Nonfood
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Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits

There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […]
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  2. Department: Nonfood
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State of the Consumer Report

[Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […]
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